The members of the three committees who were proposed during FAM first executive committee meeting in January were yet to be approved by the general assembly as FAM’s constitution.

Delegates questioned the composition of Disciplinary committee which it comprises of people of legal background and wondered if it was deliberate and if the appointees were in knowledge of football rules.

But reaction to the query, FAM executive member who head legal committee, Jabar Alide clarified that it has been like that all the past 10 years where the committee have had lawyers as members and that the general perception is that lawyers are much aware and can rule in any wrangles of any field including football.

Apart from that the appointees were also football fanatics who have served in other football committees before.

General Secretary of Beach Soccer, Davis Sado also asked the executive to explain the difference between Disciplinary committee and Ethics Committee to avoid confusion of the affiliates and general public.

Alide clarified that Disciplinary committee functions are governed by the statues or disciplinary code of FAM which Complies with the FIFA disciplinary code while Ethics Committee shall deal with everything relating to Ethics in football and promotion of fair play.

It shall also be responsible for drafting policies to promote ethics and monitor all activities of anyone in football association including FAM.

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